Collision leads to impaired driving charges
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: This morning at approximately 1:20 a.m., police responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Indian Creek Road in Chatham. Â
The single motor vehicle struck a hydro pole, rolled and came to rest on its roof.
Through investigation, police believed the man was driving while under the influence of alcohol.
The 30-year-old Chatham man was arrested and transported to police headquarters for tests.
Following breath analysis, it was determined the man had a blood alcohol level exceeding the legal limit of 80mg of alcohol in 100mL of blood.
He was charged and later released from custody with a future court date of September 26, 2022.
Disturbance call leads to charges
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday at approximately 5:30 p.m. officers observed a disturbance at a business on St. Clair Street in Chatham.
While no criminal offence was occurring, police were familiar with this 51-year-old Chatham man and knew he had outstanding warrant for his arrest.
He was arrested for his warrants.
Upon being searched incident to arrest, the man was found to be in possession of stolen property and suspected methamphetamine and charged accordingly.
He was transported to police headquarters, and later released from custody with a future court date.
